Copilot MCP Search
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Discover and install open‑source MCP servers within VSCode, enabling integration with GitHub Copilot Chat.
Copilot MCP Search Overview
What is Copilot MCP Search about?
Enables VSCode users to browse, connect to, and manage multiple MCP servers directly from the editor, exposing their tools to GitHub Copilot Chat for enhanced AI‑assisted development.
How to use Copilot MCP Search?
- Install the extension from the VSCode Marketplace.
- Open the MCP Servers view from the activity bar.
- Add or discover MCP servers via the UI or settings.
- The extension automatically maintains connections and monitors server health.
- Interact with Copilot Chat; the registered MCP tools become available as custom context or actions.
Key features of Copilot MCP Search
- MCP Server Management – Connect, disconnect, and configure multiple servers through a graphic interface.
- Copilot Integration – Expose MCP‑provided tools to GitHub Copilot Chat seamlessly.
- Server Discovery – Search for and install open‑source MCP servers from within VSCode.
- Health Monitoring – Real‑time status indicators for each server.
- Automatic Connection Handling – Reconnects and manages sessions without manual intervention.
Use cases of Copilot MCP Search
- Custom tool integration – Bring proprietary or community‑built AI utilities into Copilot Chat for on‑the‑fly code generation.
- Local‑first AI workflows – Run self‑hosted MCP servers and keep data within the developer’s environment.
- Multi‑server ecosystems – Switch between different model providers or specialized tool servers during a single session.
- Team collaboration – Share server configurations across a team to standardize AI assistance.
FAQ from the Copilot MCP Search
Q: Do I need a separate MCP server to use this extension? A: Yes. The extension works with any MCP‑compatible server; you can discover existing open‑source servers or configure your own.
Q: How does the extension handle authentication? A: Authentication details are stored in VSCode settings or environment variables as defined by the specific MCP server.
Q: Can I use multiple servers simultaneously? A: Absolutely. The UI lets you manage several servers and switch contexts on demand.
Q: Is the extension compatible with all versions of GitHub Copilot Chat? A: It works with the official Copilot Chat extension available in the VSCode Marketplace.
Q: Where can I report bugs or request features? A: Open an issue on the GitHub repository or join the Discord community linked in the README.
Copilot MCP Search's README
Want remote MCP in ~30s? Try Cloud MCP — paste a URL → OAuth → done.
Works with Copilot & Claude (no keys, no terminal).
Get started at cloudmcp.run
A powerful VS Code extension that lets you discover & install open‑source MCP servers and expose their tools to GitHub Copilot Chat.
✨ Features
- 🔧 MCP Server Management – connect/manage multiple servers via an intuitive UI
- 🚀 Copilot Integration – expose MCP tools directly to Copilot Chat
- 🎯 Server Discovery – automatically discover searchable open‑source servers
- ⚡ Server Health Monitoring – real‑time status & connection checks
- 🔄 Auto‑Reconnect – resilient MCP connections
📦 Installation
- Install from the VS Code Marketplace.
- Open MCP Servers in the Activity Bar, or configure in Settings.
Optional: Remote MCP (no local setup)
If you don’t want to run servers locally, use Cloud MCP (remote, OAuth‑only).
Paste the MCP URL into Copilot/Claude and you’re done:
- Learn More: https://cloudmcp.run
🛠️ Configuration
Configure via the UI or VS Code settings. Look for the MCP Servers icon in the Activity Bar.
🚀 Usage
- Open the MCP Servers view
- Connect or search for servers
- Use Copilot Chat with your newly added tools
Tip: When a server supports
npx/uvx, the Server Discovery panel shows a “Deploy via Cloud MCP” option so you can run it remotely without installing anything.
🔗 Requirements
- VS Code
- GitHub Copilot Chat extension
🌟 Benefits
- Give Copilot standardized tools via MCP
- Local or remote workflows (Cloud MCP)
- Join a growing, interoperable ecosystem
👥 Contributing
PRs and feature requests welcome! See issues.
✍️ Author
Vikash Loomba
Website: https://cloudmcp.run
GitHub: @vikashloomba
📝 License
GPL‑3.0 — see LICENSE.
Part of the MCP Client Ecosystem
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